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We reported last month how former employee Shy Allott had requested – and received permission from the CBLDF to disregard the NDA she had signed years ago, and she tells the Comics Journal what that NDA covered and why she was made to sign it And states that as part of an oft-gruelling job, she[...]

Last weekend saw mounting criticism of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) and its then-director Charles Brownstein, over claims of sexual molestation against a number comic creators, from 2005 and afterwards, and over an NDA held by the CBLDF board against a former employee As well as Brownstein stepping down, there were calls for[...]

Following the resignation of Executive Director Charles Brownstein as a response to long-reported sexual assault allegations and following a vote by the board to remove him, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) has agreed to release Cheyenne "Shy" Allott from a 2010 NDA she signed when leaving the company Allott posted a letter requesting release[...]

I understand this was very much at the invitation from the CBLDF board after a vote this past weekend This was a much-delayed result of events of 2005, where he sexually assaulted comic creator Taki Soma at a comic book convention, coming back to light on social media over the weekend, as creators stated they[...]

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab is a maker of scents and oils well-known in fandom circles for products inspired by the likes of creators such as Neil Gaiman and Clive Barker, and franchises like The Dark Crystal, Hellboy, Labyrinth, and Grendel, among others.  The company is also well known for its stance on social activism, explaining[...]

One Frank Miller. But earlier today, I also ran the story that we had learned the board of the CBLDF had held a virtual emergency meeting over the weekend, as a direct result of these comic book creator comments And that the board members had voted to remove Brownstein, immediately The board members at present are Christina[...]

Jennifer de Guzman and Steve Flack retweeted a Comics Journal article by Michael Dean from 2006 over the assault, that was later updated in 2018, and this weekend Taki Soma reconfirmed the account, and thanking those who spoke up for her, then and now. Brian Bendis tweeted "With every fiber of my being and as loud[...]

The Comic Book League Defense Fund, or CBLDF, led a coalition protesting the removal of a cartoon satirizing President Donald Trump by Pulitzer Prize–winning editorial cartoonist Nick Anderson from the online marketplace Redbubble Nick's cartoon was removed after Redbubble received a trademark infringement notice from the Trump campaign because the cartoon featured characters wearing MAGA[...]

As more and more comic book stores are having to close their doors to passing traffic, the challenges of becoming an online/curbside/Uber comic store can be a big one to comic stores more used to the more traditional method of doing business. ComicHub one of a number of computerised comic book management schemes being pushed, that[...]

The grant was announced today at the ComicsPRO Annual Meeting in Portland, OR. CBLDF Board Member Paul Levitz says, "Rory Root was an early champion in the community of comic shop owners for the importance of comics as books, and to embrace the comic book store's role as a place to introduce the medium to educators, librarians, and[...]

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is launching a number of #GivingTuesday donation levels with exclusive “Be The Light! Your Voice Matters” gear for

Anyway, here are the comics that have most upset schools, libraries, prisons and the like, courtesy of CBLDF's Patricia Mastricolo. Who shares her own take on these books And also offers signed copies of these books that will help benefit the CBLDF in the process. Fun Home by Alison Bechdel Two of CBLDF's brightest victories this year[...]

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is running a series of retailer webinars to help promote their CBLDF 2019/2020 Retailer Membership program and donation incentives Including dealing With schools, libraries, the law and media Hey, I'm media They're going to teach you how to deal with me? Man… Here's how it's looking: Retailing to Schools and Libraries[...]

Less than 3% of respondents indicate student resistance to comics. Educators rely on a variety of resources to support their use of comics, with nearly half of respondents identifying comics retailers, CBLDF, comics conventions, comics websites and media, and comics publishers, as vital sources to support their use of the medium The survey itself adds to[...]

From moral panic about Drag Queen Story Hour to frequent challenges to LGBTQ+ comics, books, and authors, the CBLDF is looking to engages a panel of experts to help identify and intelligently address this growing problem, with a free webinar in two weeks' time. In the past year, the CBLDF has participated in defending challenges and[...]

Former DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics editor, and Oni Press co-founder, Bob Schreck, has been appointed Deputy Director of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund or CBLDF. Schreck will oversee the organization's fundraising and marketing activities, including membership, conventions and events "I have been a proud and devoted supporter of CBLDF for many years," Schreck[...]

Others who wish to let their voice be known to demand a rescheduling of the original event can email citycouncil@leandertx.gov and tweet @CityofLeander with hashtags #JusticeForLilah and #UncensoredPride. Let's see how they are looking… and we begin with a certain special someone. I support #JusticeforLilah! @cityofleander @LeanderPL @cbldf @lilah_sturges https://t.co/hXwcXhhbZ8 — Raina Telgemeier (@goraina) July 26, 2019 hey, @CityofLeander this is your big[...]

And now The Wicked + The Divine's Kieron Gillen is to DJ at San Diego Comic-Con at the Comic Book Legal Defence Fund Welcome Party, hosted by Jock and Thought Bubble founder Tula Lotay. It's all part of the British Invasion theme for the CBLDF Party, open to the public, and kicking off the show on[...]

Considering. And yes, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is monitoring this matter closely. The CBLDF describes The Walking Dead thus; The Walking Dead's intense popularity is obviously not limited to comics, it has sparked two hit TV shows (as well as a TV show that just talks about the two hit TV shows), three TV movies are[...]

ComiXology co-founder and CEO David Steinberger has been added to the board of directors of the retailer and publisher free speech activist group, The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. "The CBLDF serves an essential function in the world of comics, manga, and graphic novels," Steinberger said in a statement "As a member of this community, I'm excited[...]

And that includes the news that the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is to run a free webinar at the end of the month for comic bok retailers when dealing with schools and libraries. The main speaker will be Jennifer Haines, M.A., B.Ed., is ComicsPRO Vice-President, a member of the Ontario College of Teachers and owner[...]

And suddenly Fun Home had been returned to the library shelves in North Hunterdon-Voorhees School District high schools. But now the school procedures that the original removal of Fun Home flouted, have been amended, so as to avoid such future challenges to such removals. Removal of criteria such as being 'relevant to today's world' of that which 'provide[...]

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund reports that critically acclaimed comic book Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel, has been removed from a high school library in New Jersey, without going through the necessary procedures. The removal happened after another challenge to the same comic at a school in Watchung, New Jersey, which the CBLDF[...]

To top it all off, everyone will be supporting such a special cause to this industry with the CBLDF It's hard to beat such a lineup of all-star series, writers and artists! CBLDF's Executive Director Charles Brownstein said: It's hard to believe that it's been 15 years since Dynamite burst into the comics scene! Since then, their[...]

Banned Books Week is actually against banning books, and it's that fight which Image and the CBLDF are celebrating That makes a lot more sense Why didn't they just say that in the first place? Image publisher Eric Stephenson released the following statement: Freedom of expression is a core value at Image Comics Banned Books Week is[...]

Bleeding Cool's Rich Johnston wrote: I am also expecting a response from SPX, the small press comic convention that the defendants – and accuser – have regularly attended, and who regularly raises large sums of money for the CBLDF Their upcoming show is in two weeks in Bethesda, Maryland I anticipate a joint effort from them[...]

I am proud to be a part of a company that contributes to the cause and helps their efforts." "Lion Forge's commitment to expanding comics' reach aligns perfectly with CBLDF's proactive efforts to protect and promote the freedom to read," said CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein "We're excited to work directly with the Lion Forge team[...]

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) and National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) have release a free comic book by cartoonist Kai Texel (KT) with the goal of protecting students rights ahead of the planned student protest, National School Walkout and the March for Our Lives (NSWMOL) The organizations are encouraging students to download the book[...]

The match between Adams and the CBLDF seems like a good one, considering the organization whose stated goal is to fight censorship stayed quiet while IDW canceled a G.I Joe book after angry internet users took issue with the writer's personal opinions as expressed on Twitter. "The freedoms we have because of the First Amendment can only survive[...]

Legendary comic book representative Bob Wayne gave the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) presentation to retailers today, as is now traditional. He talked through how the charity had a dozen big things to deal with in the last year, but is getting proactive with retailers, setting up a Retailer Workship to educate comic stores in[...]